Man Man Chi is helmed by Kit, who specialises in authentic and nostalgic delights like Soon Kueh, Png Kueh, Yam Cake, Glutinous Rice and Chee Cheong Fun. Not only are these items made from scratch everyday, Kit also concocts his own sauces for the perfect pairing with each dish. A must-try is definitely the Curry Chee Cheong Fun which is something you don’t find commonly in Singapore! Address:...

Run by Madam Gao and her husband, this stall specialises in fried delights, such as Fried Kway Teow, Fried Oyster and Fried Carrot Cake. Madam Gao first learnt how to prepare these dishes from her husband’s family and has been running her own stall at Ci Yuan Hawker Centre since 2015. Her Oyster Omelette, made with fresh imported oysters from Korea, is a must-try! Address: 51 Hougang Ave 9, #01...

Marrying two Malay and Indonesian specialty dishes, Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang gives you the best of both worlds. Their signature dish features aromatic coconut rice served with Lombok-style marinated and grilled chicken. If you love your spice, you’ll be spoilt for choice here with not two, not three, but four different types of chilli sauces: Taliwang, Balado, Cabe Ijo and Kichap Sambal! Addres...

Unlike most other vegetarian hawker food stalls with a smaller selection, Shu Shi Piao Xiang Vegetarian offers a variety of 20 to 30 dishes daily! You can pick your favorite dishes economical rice-style, and have them with brown rice or bee hoon. Try the vegetarian kidney, sweet and sour beancurd, and rendang soy-based “mutton”, and remember to add a dollop of their homemade chilli sauce! Addre...

The best of Chinese food all in one stall! Here, you get to savour handmade Xiao Long Bao and noodles. Catch the chef in action kneading the dough and making them into thin delicate wrappers for the dumplings. Other highlights include the Guo Tie and Chong Qing Mala Noodles. Address: 51 Hougang Ave 9, #01-37, Singapore 538776 Opening Hours: 10 AM–9 PM Sun & Tues, 9 AM–9 PM Wed to Sat. Closed...

Run by a second-generation hawker who learnt from his father how to cook fish soup when he was just 8 years old, Mr Wu has been carrying on the trade for almost four decades. The Teochew fish soup here is described as having a “traditional taste”, brewed purely using batang (Spanish mackerel) fish bones and fish head. Customers love the light and clear broth, which is flavourful with the natural s...

No matter the hour of the day, you are likely to see a queue in front of this stall. The main attraction? The Signature Noodle which comprises springy egg noodles topped with handmade fishballs, slices of fishcake, and a special meatball made using a blend of minced fish and pork. If you are craving a simple but hearty bowl of noodles, this is sure to hit the spot! Did we also mention that they’re...

Having graduated from Fei Siong Social Enterprise’s Entrepreneurship Programme, Ivan is one of the pioneer hawkers at Ci Yuan Hawker Centre. Noting that there are many Teochew residents in the neighbourhood, he fine-tuned his recipes to cater to their preference for stronger flavours. If you’re a bak chor mee fan, make sure to try his Meatball Minced Meat Noodles! Other recommended dishes include...

Established in 1961, Yu Kee started out as a hawker pushcart stall in Nee Soon selling braised duck rice. More than 30 years later, today Yu Kee is a well-known heritage brand that is popular for its Teochew duck rice. The tender meat is doused in a secret traditional recipe braised gravy and served with delicious chilli sauce made with ikan bilis. Address: 51 Hougang Ave 9, #01-12, Singapore 5...

A hawker-preunership programme graduate, Yi Jie spent three months gaining work experience at Nam Kee Pau. Following the traditional method he learned, the Mee Hoon Kueh dough here is freshly made and torn by hand to achieve the perfect, chewy bite. The noodles are served in a comforting homemade broth brewed over several hours using pig’s bones for natural sweetness. Other popular dishes include...